HR-Chapter 5

Question 1

Recruitment

Answer 1

Is about attracting a pool of potential candidates from which an ideal person can be selected
-It should be conducted as cost effectively as possible
-Just as organizations are searching for candidates ,so too are potential employees searching for suitable organizations to work for(2-way process)
-Recruitment must be integrated with selection
-Legal requirements must be adhered to during recruitment

Question 2

The recruitment process

Answer 2

-Identify the need to recruit
-Update the job description, job specification and job profile
-Refer to the recruitment policy
-Take into account factors affecting the recruitment process
-Consider the source of recruitment
-Choose the appropriate recruitment method
-Develop the recruitment advertisement
-Ensure application blanks are available

Question 3

Selection

Answer 3

The process of selecting the most suitable candidate from the group of people that you have recruited
The selection process is driven by pre-determined selection criteria(job description, specification and profile)
Planning the selection process involves identifying what behavioral info can be collected and weight up against each of the selection criteria-CV
Mistakes can be very costly

Question 4

Selection process

Answer 4

1)Screen and short list applicants
2)Contact the candidates on the shortlist
3)Conduct interviews
4)Check background information
5)Medical examinations
6)Make a final decision
7)Job offer
8)Keep records